Public Campground
Horse Creek Hot Spring
Horse Creek Hot Spring is located near Lemhi, Idaho, surrounded by forested terrain and mountainous landscapes. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Salmon River and the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, offering opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing.
Description
6200-foot elevation. Disperse camping near the border of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness and Montana's Bitterroot National Forest - restroom facilites, but no picnic tables or fire-rings. Trout fishing in Woods Creek. No trailheads from campground, but a number of trails branch in all directions from the trailhead 4 miles west on Forest Road 065.
Detours Nearby

Indian Trees Campground
2 hrs 49 min away

Mussigbrod
4 hrs 24 min away
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 50 min from Missoula, MT
- 5 hrs 23 min from Helena, MT
- 7 hrs 25 min from Lewiston, ID
- 7 hrs 58 min from Boise, ID
Location
Horse Creek Hot Spring is located in Idaho
Directions
From North Fork go west 14 miles on Forest Road 030, north 8 miles on FR 038 and 14 miles northwest on FR 044 & FR 065.
Coordinates
45.50400098 N
114.45800075 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites

